Oasis of the Seas Review

They Say it was the Ship of Dreams and it was, it Really was

Review for the Eastern Caribbean Cruise on Oasis of the Seas
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2-5 Cruises • Age 50s

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Sail Date: Jul 2012
Cabin: Superior Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony
Traveled with children

I will try to be thorough as I rely heavily on these reviews when booking our vacations.

This is our 3rd Cruise with our two teenage boys (13 and 17). We've been on RC's Mariner of the Seas and Carnival's Dream. I would say we are reasonably self sufficient travelers but appreciate good service and amenities.

Boarding the ship was the easiest that we've encountered by far. I think from the time we were dropped off to boarding the ship was 30 minutes at the most. Once we got on the ship, the line from Titanic kept running in my head...something about how they said it was the ship of dreams and it was, it really was. That would accurately describe the Oasis. The ship is simply beautiful. We spent most of the first day exploring the ship and getting our bearings. We had two adjoining balcony suites and the rooms, although not big, were very efficient with much storage space. The restrooms were an improvement over the other ships from this one change - a foot bar to shave your legs. As a woman, it made a huge difference. One thing to note, you need to have the balcony door locked and master switch on for the AC to run while you're out. For a ship that has made great strides in laying out everything so well, this is one little miss, not to indicate it upfront. Our room attendant was nice and had our room spotless at all times. Was there above and beyond service with her? Not really but clean is what I am after with a room attendant. We bought the Central Park Meal Package ($65 per person to eat in 3 premium restaurants on the cruise) and would highly recommend it as meals there were head and shoulders above the dining room. Our first night, we ate at Giovanni's and it was delicious and service was over the top. Then went to Hairspray. It was very entertaining and among the best shows on the ship. Broadway quality? probably not, but close.

Cabin Review

Superior Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony

Cabin D8

Great location, centrally located. Good room, nice storage.

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